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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1946

Page

2

Gallia County approves road repairs and Crown City loan

Gallia County Commissioners extended sessions vote two to one to authorize the County Engineer to let Crown City village use of county shore road rights to build a fill for a bridge. They also approve gravel and limestone for multiple roads, sewer work near Meigs County line, and bus driver Wilbur Williams to direct spreading. A Gallipolis adjourned city commission meeting is planned for this evening.

Gallipolis Gallia Johnson Haskins Crown Cit Village Penses Cour Tion Gilmore Boster Johnson Ridge Addison Carl Khokeen Road Frank Shaffer Clarkson van Zant Ches Ship Meigs Chesh Wesley Chapel Baird Govan Township Mercerville Walnut Township J. C. Miller Tick-Ridge Wilbur Williams

Peterson's Ointment Advertisement Sparks Pile Relief Fame

A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment forty years ago to ease itching and smarting from piles. It gained national fame for quick cooling and astringent relief, becoming a favorite in thousands of homes. Ask your druggist for a 35¢ box or 6c tube with applicator. money back if not delighted.

Buffalo Peterson Adv

School Officials Plan Field Improvement

Gallipolis school superintendent Edwin E. Higgins and city manager Roy Barden met with Athens school architect Bill Davis to discuss Gallia Academy field improvements. The plans, based on a recent city survey, should start in late August.

Gallipolis Edwin EB. Higgins Roy Barden Bill Davis Athens Gallia Academy

First Moonlit Boat Night Trip Attracts Big Gallipolis Crowd

A large crowd joined the excursion boat Idiava as it left Gallipolis for a moonlit trip down the river ending at Point Pleasant around 11 45 p m Returning to Gallipolis later the group announced plans for a July 27 moonlit cruise to Pom eroy and Middleport with departures at 6 30 p m and 8 50 p m and returns after 11 30 p m 12 39 a m and 3 15 a m The vessel formerly toured the Mississippi and can carry about 1800 people with a crew of 32 It travels about seven knots and is roughly 280 feet long and 52 feet wide

Gallifolis Gallipol Gallipolis Point Pleasant Pom Middleport Pomtroy Pomeroy Cairo Idi Av Mississippi Riv

Gallia County Real Estate Transfers Listed

Gallia land transfers in Gallia County show Darnell and Hazel Jefferies to Clyde Davis and others for 96 acres in Harrison Township. W A and Lyda Sayre to Victor Creme for 24 acres in Addison Township. Ethel Kemper deceased to Lowell Kemper and others for 9 acres by affidavit in Springfield Township. Charles Kemper and guardians to Thomas C and Cora L Runion for 9 acres valued at 5250 in Springfield Township. Garland Kenneth and Lowell Kemper to Cora L Runion for 9 acres in Springfield. Andy and Harry Dodrill to Charles C and Alice V Whitney for 57.5 acres in Huntington.

Gallipolis Gallia County Darnell Hazel Jefferies Clyde Davis Harrison Township W. A Lyda Sayre Victor Creme Addison Township Ethel Kemper Lowell Kemper Springfield Township Charles Kemper Guardian Thomas C Cora L. Runion Garland Kenneth Springfield Andy Harry Dodrill Charles C Alice V. Whitney Huntington

William Halley Remanded to Jail in Gallipolis

William Edgar Halley of West Virginia was charged with grand larceny for stealing a $95 watch from Earl Shaw in Gallipolis. He was arraigned in Gallipolis Municipal Court, bound over by the September Grand Jury on $300 bond, and jailed after failing to pay, per Police Chief Chester Leaner.

Gallipolis William Edgar Halley West Virginia Earl Shaw Chester Leaner

Patients Listed at Holzer Hospital

Patients listed at Holzer Hospital include Floyd John son Racine, Gallipolis, Benjaman Moizallia, Route J reedanette, and wards Ward Howe with Taines Warne Turi Hans er Thomp. The report names several residents of Gallipolis and nearby areas.

Holzer Hospital Gall Trolis Holzer Taines Warne Turi Hanser Thomp Howe Racine Floyd Johnson Gallipolis Benjaman Moizallia Route J Reedanette

Gallipolis Run Pest Meeting Cancellation Report

Fther Young presents report to gathering on annual event amid weather concerns. The Gallipolis meet is cancelled Wednesday according to the notice.

Fther Young Gallipolis

Yanks Wives Find Housing and Feed Good in Tokyo

Army life in Khusha offers comfort despite contrasts with luxury. Wives secure housing and meals while Army scores and prices run low. Photos by Tom L. Shafer NEA Acme correspondent depict daily routines and adapting to base life abroad.

Tokyo Tom L. Shafer Nea-Acme Khusha

Charm Is Charmed Found After 21 Years

In Nelsonville 1925 Walter Gaston wed at Haydenville and lost a charm bearing his name address and year. Frank Ja found the charm last week in his lawn and returned it to the owner who explained its appearance on the Ja lawn.

Nelsonville Walter Gaston Haydenville Frank Ja

Nelsonville Police List Traffic Violations

Nelsonville police reported two arrests Tuesday for traffic violations. Howard Cunningham, Pom erox, charged with unsafe operation and Esma S. Caston, Athens, charged with speeding, cited to appear in Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court on July 20.

Nelsonville Howard Cunningham Pomerox Esma S. Caston Athens Speedine Oral Daugherty

Operation Performed Nelsonville and Birth At Athens Hospital

Fragmentary report notes Ellen Stewartson daughter of Smith near Nelsonville underwent an operation on Saturday. Reporters describe condition as critical. Also mentions Sr. and Mrs. k at a birth, with unclear details, at Athens Hospital, relatives listed with several garbled names.

Nelsonville Ellen Stewartson Smith Nelsonvill Saturs Gonville Oras Pound Sch Duist Aes Hospi Athens Ares Selvin Ne Happy Hellow

Weather forecast for Gallia County eases into warmer spell

A pleasanter spell appears likely to bow in Gallia County Wednesday as forecasts call for warmer temperatures after overnight rain. Tuesday night temperatures dipped to the mid forties with lingering drizzle and mist in the region.

Gallipolis Gallia Coun

Unclear OCR: School Painting Begins in Gallipolis

Fragmentary report notes Gallipolis awarded something on a project with a present in Washington and Athens. Details are obscured, with dates and names incomplete.

Gallidols Bosier Gallipolis Etal Washington Sedna Teday Colerin Athens Dows and Fire

Default Divorce Granted in SaltiVolis Area

A court issued a default divorce order in the SaltiVolis region affecting the Callivoar district of Gallia County. The case names and precise terms are not fully legible in the record. The decree appears to proceed on uncontested grounds with standard ancillary requests.

Saltivolis Gallia

Social Briefs From Bashan

Social notes from Bashan list Romy Orr Paul Orr Mrs Warner and others visiting Pomeroy. Guests at the home include Ralph Racine and Mrs. Orr. Ralph Lee and Wils hosted a dinner with Romy White and Mrs Paul Orr. Several callers were noted in the uplinked item.

Accident Victim Listed Improving at Hospital

Nelsonville report states James Evans, injured in an accident, is listed as improving at the local hospital. Officials provided scant details about the incident.

Shoemen Shut Out Elk Reds 8-0 on strong pitching

Bill Thompson handily pitched Brooks to an 8-0 victory over the Elk Reds. The Shoemen exploded for runs in the late innings while limiting the Reds to few chances.

Shoemen Elk Reds Bill Thompson Brooks

Class States Picnic Nelson Viele The Golden School Dinner

The Golden School class of the wren will be tea and ic dinner at the home of abet Green Kanter St. Aggo 18 at 6 p.m. Members have been requested to bring covered sandwiches and table service.

Nelson Viele Golden School Abet Green Kanter St. Aggo

Nelsonville Social Notes Picnic And Wedding News

Nelsonville reports the Business Girls Class of Church of 1st4 annual picnic at Kachelmacher Park Logan on Thursday with a 3 pm meet at Mrs S S Steenrads home. Attendees bring a cover dish and own table service. Friday evening a buffet honored Miss Elizabeth Shafer and Robert Howe who wed Aug 2. Mrs Donald S Shaf er and Mrs Fred H Hall helped. Summer flowers from Mrs Kenneth Orwtler’s garden decorated the buffet. Harry Kelly Jr. led the bridge scoring.

Nelsonville Church of 1St 4 Kachelmacher Fark Logan S. S. Steenrad Sharp Elizabeth Shafer Robert Howe Donald S. Shafer Fred H. Hall Kenneth Orwtler Harry Kelly

Law to Limit Rentals to Be Asked by Solon

Solon proposes a law to limit rental requests amid ongoing session talks. Cory as senator in Seattle heads the measure as lawmakers debate housing access, tenant protections, and potential fees. Local officials push for clear rules on rental inquiries and property access.

Solon

Pythias Lodge Plans Program Tonight

The Knights of Pythias lodge meets at the lodge hall with plans to present a program tonight. A proposal was tabled to sponsor a Scout troop and likely to need a qualified scoutmaster. Troop 65, Walter Whitlatch Memorial, had been sponsored by Valley Lodge for ten years under Wilbur Under, but recently dropped from active service.

Knights of Was Mond Patteri Wednes- Gar Valley Lodge Walter Whitlatch Wilbur Dnder

WSCS Circle Meets for July Picnic at Murphy Home

Nelsonville Susanna Wesley Circle of WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy's home at 403 Fort Street on July 18 at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a favorite dish and table service.

Nelsonville Susanna Wesley WSCS The Methodist Church Elizabeth Murphy Fort St

Concord Union Church Services Announced

Nelsonville Rev William M. George will preach at Concord Union Church July 21 at 2 50 p m. A baptismal ceremony will follow in Little Jordan Creek near the church. Sunday School classes meet in July at the home of Russell.

Nelsonville Wiliam M. George Concord Union Church Little Jordan Creek Russeil

Lake Picnic Planned by Nelsonville Church Youth

Nelsonville church youth class plans a lakeside picnic on July 18. Members should meet at the church at 6 p.m. and bring their own sandwiches and table service for the outing.

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